Fairfield County, OH Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Fairfield County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 163,497 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 321.6 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.03% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 59,979 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Fairfield County grew by 14.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 161,289 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Fairfield County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Fairfield County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,543 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.17% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Fairfield County is about 25% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Fairfield County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $201,562 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,114 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.2% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Fairfield County is about 15.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,114 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Fairfield County spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 223 hours, about 9.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Fairfield County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.8 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.6 | 42.4 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 223 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,918 | $5,472 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,805 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,288 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Ohio:
Van Wert County (15.4 min), Hancock County (15.4 min), Mercer County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Morgan County (33.4 min), Brown County (31.6 min), Morrow County (31.6 min).
The average commute time in Fairfield County is 27 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Fairfield County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Fairfield County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.4), Warren County (0.4), Greene County (0.3).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.1), Vinton County (0.2), Noble County (0.2).
Health
Fairfield County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Fairfield County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.4% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.8), Union County (0.8), Warren County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Holmes County (0.8), Scioto County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fairfield County, Ohio.
What is the population of Fairfield County, Ohio?
The population of Fairfield County, Ohio is 163,497, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Fairfield County, Ohio?
The population density of Fairfield County, Ohio is 321.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Fairfield County, Ohio?
The median household income in Fairfield County, Ohio is $87,543, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Fairfield County, Ohio?
The median home price in Fairfield County, Ohio is $201,562, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairfield County, Ohio?
The unemployment rate in Fairfield County, Ohio is 3.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.